STUDY: 1/5 Dementia Cases Come With Vision Impairment
By
Lisa Power
| October 9th, 2024
It’s long been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but more and more research supports findings that the eyes are…
3 High-Tech New Approaches to Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| January 16th, 2024
In order to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, it needs to be diagnosed early — so early that symptoms may hardly even…
The ETA—and Cost—for Alzheimer’s Retina Scans and Eye Tests
By
Simon Spichak, MSc
| August 14th, 2023
Right now, a definitive Alzheimer’s diagnosis can only be obtained through the detection of beta-amyloid levels in the brain — clumps of a protein…
Bio-Hermes Study Underway To Develop Cost-Effective Alzheimer’s Diagnostics
By
Simon Spichak
| August 9th, 2021
Scientists still don’t know why some people develop Alzheimer’s and others don’t. But while we may not fully understand the causes of Alzheimer’s, researchers…
Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s: A Conversation with Dr. Brian Skotko
By
Nicholas Chan
| October 19th, 2020
People with Down syndrome are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than the general population. Scientists believe that studying Down syndrome may offer vital…
Promising Alzheimer’s Biomarker Detected In the Human Eye
By
Alexandra Marvar
| September 29th, 2020
Increasingly, scientists have looked to the eye for clues to Alzheimer’s. Past studies have taken all angles, from identifying links between beta-amyloid clumps in…
5 Ways Doctors Diagnose Alzheimer’s
By
Susanna Granieri
| July 29th, 2020
Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people over the age of 65, but testing for a definitive diagnosis is difficult. As of now, no…
Thinning Retinas Offer A Clue To Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By
Being Patient
| May 15th, 2020
The earlier we can diagnose Alzheimer’s, the better. This is why scientists are putting so much focus on the human eye. While the exact…
Study: Early Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnoses Have Tripled
By
Being Patient
| March 5th, 2020
The number of younger Americans aged 30 to 64 with Alzheimer’s disease has tripled, a new analysis out of Blue Cross Blue Shield finds….
Windows to the Brain: Retinal Testing for Alzheimer’s
By
Tanner Jensen
| January 24th, 2020
Research into Alzheimer’s detection has looked into a variety of possibilities, from blood tests to expensive and extensive brain scanning. But some researchers have…
A New Eye Test May Allow Early Detection of Alzheimer’s: Dr. Peter Snyder
By
Being Patient
| January 23rd, 2020
Being Patient spoke with Dr. Peter Snyder about his research into retinal scanning technology that may be able to identify markers of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Screening For Dementia in Primary Care to Improve Early Detection
By
Lecia Bushak
| January 16th, 2020
Early detection of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can help patients get the care and help they need sooner rather than later, but there is…
Could an Eye Exam Detect Alzheimer’s? Researchers Launch Retinal Imaging Study
By
Phil Gutis
| January 10th, 2020
Can a simple eye exam detect Alzheimer’s disease? Researchers in Rhode Island and Florida have launched a $5 million study that could allow doctors…
More Evidence An Eye Test Holds Clue To Alzheimer’s Risk
By
Deborah Kan
| September 13th, 2019
Recent studies suggest that an eye test could reveal how likely a person is to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD) later in life. Scientists at…
Windows to the Brain: Using Retinal Scans for Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
By
Tanner Jensen
| August 22nd, 2019
While most Alzheimer’s research focuses on finding a cure for the disease, plenty of researchers are also looking into developing and improving technology used…